SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast

On this episode the team analyzes why we should or should not possess austere medical care training! There are some obvious pros and a few obvious cons to having or seeking out austere medical care. Join us while our team digs deep into the whys, the benefits, and what we feel is missing from the current space and austere care training. Check out this awesome episode!  Host - Jason "Big J&quo...

The term "60% Provider" refers to a scenario where a pre-hospital “professional,” typically highly trained and entrusted with people's lives, exerts only a fraction of their full potential. This concept is as detrimental to the provider as it is to the patients and the entire pre-hospital system. Understanding why this is not acceptable is crucial for maintaining the high standards...

Welcome back to another Rogue Medic Podcast Short from the Line! This is an episode that discusses a topic that Jason gets super nerdy about. In this episode we will discuss the physics of splinting and get way down and nerdy talking about how Newton's Laws of Motion and how they need to be taken into account as we construct our splints. You don't want to miss this quick talk on how we c...

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss hypothermia management on the line and some of our observations regarding that topic. We all know and are taught that hypothermia is a major killer in trauma. A vast majority of our serious incidents on the line are trauma related. So lets take a look at how we can do better.  If you have a topic or idea that you would like us to present send us a message a...

Welcome back to shorts from the line. In this episode we discuss the necessity of field hygiene and cleanliness. We also discuss the role of the line medic in this process. Hygiene is essential to readiness and health. Keeping crews in the know helps them to prevent disease, prevent fatigue, and decrease preventable injuries and disease transmission. Take a listen and let us know what you think! ...

Welcome back! In this episode Jeff talks with a fellow line medic about what life on the life can be like and some techniques to keep boredom in check! Take a listen and see what you can expect out there on the line!  If you have any thoughts or suggestions about topics you would like us to present, please reach out to us at Sergeant_RescueTng@outlook.com !

Welcome back to shorts from the line! In this episode we explore how to take care of the most important body part out on the line.......FEET! Taking care of feet is a day in and day out experience. There are more minor foot injuries that anything else we will treat on the line. Knowing how to recognize different foot related ailments is going to be essential to treating the right injury and keepin...

Welcome to Episode 3 of shorts from the line. In this episode we explore the answer to the constant question of "How do I know what to pack in my med bag?" Well that is simple..........It depends! Well take a listen and see how we conduct a medical mission analysis to be able to determine what influences the answer of it depends.  If you have any ideas or topics you would like to share a...

Welcome back to the Rogue Medic Podcast and welcome to the 2nd installment of our Shorts From the Line Series! In this episode we dig into why we as austere care providers need to be on point with our patient assessments, why it is a crucial element of our job, some of the pearls that differ from traditional EMS assessments, and then we also offer up a quick explanation of the pneumonic we use dur...

Now that we have our normal podcast established we will also be adding a series called Shorts From the Line. On Shorts From the Line we will be discussing pointed topics that are specific issues that are encountered regularly encountered on the Fireline. This first episode will revolve around electrolyte imbalances. We will scratch the surface of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, and calcium imbalance...

On this episode we are going to chat about one of the things that is near and dear to both of our hearts, Training Scars! These are extremely common and we all have them. Often times they are unconsciously created and can put lives in danger. I’m not talking about training scars like the black eye you get when your partner goes a little too hard while sparring or the scars you get when you cut you...

In this episode the team is going to talk about a simple concept to prepare for austere care environments effectively. In the world of backcountry rescue, SAR, or austere care, we see a constant question floating around out there…….What do you have in your MED bag? And if we are being honest with all of you listening; that is actually the wrong question to ask! The question of what is in your MED...

In this episode we are going to talk about a fun topic that can definitely be interpreted in several ways. This is also a topic we were excited to explore with everyone. In the world of backcountry rescue, SAR, or austere care, we see a constant question and debate floating around out there in many of the chat groups. That question being; how do we keep up with the standard of care in an austere c...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode we are going talk about medication errors and preventing them from the individual and departmental standpoints. This two sided topic is a follow on to our Medication Rights episode. This is one of our solo short episodes to help provide some incite into a real issue in EMS. Let us know what you think!   If you would like to share your experience with us...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode we are going to discuss what will most likely be a charged topic. That topic being the fiction of the existence of NFPA Rescue Certifications! Everyone that has worked in the rescue industries are always asked who trained them. Then if they are in the emergency services industry, they are asked if they have their "NFPA certification" or where...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode we are going to discuss the International Board of Specialty Care Certification's Wilderness Paramedic Certification exam. We will talk about the exam without giving away any of the specific questions, and then discuss the resources we suggest using to study for the exam. Jason will also discuss his personal experience of taking the exam and his th...

We all have bad days. Sometimes we have bad months. Then sometimes we just don't understand why we are having trouble transitioning. In this episode we explore much of this with a friend of mine Adam Jones! Adam is the founder of Kingdom Operatives and he had cultivated a message of developing a mission mindset! He jumps on to talk to us about how we can avoid and conquer the "Weapons of...

In this episode we will discuss the controversial topic of lightweight rope rescue systems and some of the facts, myths and ideas to be able to utilize these systems in the field. We will describe what a lightweight rescue system is and some of the needs, suggested training requirements, and considerations for the deployment of lightweight rescue systems.  Guests:  Jason Tartalone Jeff Kwiecien Jo...

Whether you know the 5, 7, 12, or nursing 16 rights for safe medication administration, they are all in place for the same reason. That being to safely provide a medication to a patient in need. Human factors in medication error are real and relevant. There has been some discussion through the years that the “five rights” do not consider the several other human factors that can lead to medication...

Welcome back to the podcast! In episode 5 we are going to dive right in where we left off in Episode 4 and discuss a topic that is near and dear to our hearts. That is not accepting mediocracy. We all have seen it, heard it and complained about it. However, I am sure we have all felt trapped by it. Well hopefully we can give you a tool or two to deal with the "tools" that are okay being...

Welcome to Beyond The Basement! In this episode we are going to get into the pit that is minimalist behavior in providers. As we do we will explore the pit that is the certification being good enough, then we will turn our attention to the alphabet soup, how to propel ourselves beyond the basement, what characteristics we need to hone to be able to be better, and finally how minimalist attitudes o...

Welcome back! In this episode the gang discusses some common issues with training and more specifically, verbalization training. As the title suggests we are pushing for effective use and advocating for you to get more hands on in your training program. Verbalization can be a powerful tool, but it needs to be used appropriately. In many cases though hands on skills iterations are being replaced by...

A zero-sum game is a situation in which one person's gain is equivalent to another's loss, so that the net change in wealth or benefit is zero. In the rescue world this means we only risk what is equal to our projected outcome. However, that is never the case in a rescue! We are always going to risk more than we receive. That means there is always the possibility that someone will not be...

Welcome to the SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast! We are very excited to get this off the ground! Take a quick listen to our Pilot Episode to see what we are all about! We are excited to start bringing some of the things we are passionate about in the business to this format!  If you have an idea or topic that you may want to hear about, or may want to present, hit us up! We can be reached at our facebook...

In episode one we will explore a little bit of why wilderness medicine is something of interest to a few different aspect of medicine. We also gain the perspectives of a few participants in our Wilderness & Expedition Medicine Symposium. Check it out!  Host: Jason "Big J" Tartalone Guests:  Michael Tetwieler MD, CA Sydney Miller NRP, CO Jeff Lin MD, TX